… What can I do now to care for my established roses? A. There are several things you can do in April to prepare your roses for a new growing season. Soil and mulch that were used for winter protection should be removed in April. Carefully remove the soil covering the base of the roses. This soil may be used in the … Established roses need approximately 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. This is often provided by spring showers, but if there is not a sufficient amount of rainfall, …
Type: Plant Info
… Kousa dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) is a vase-shaped small tree when young, but as it matures, its habit becomes more rounded and … four creamy-white pointed bracts, each about 1 to 2 inches long. The true flowers are located in the center of these bracts and are insignificant. Pinkish-red to red fruits ripen in late August and persist through October if not consumed by birds. This tree has attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Golden Glory is a multi-stemmed upright form of Cornelian cherry that was introduced by the Synnesvedt Nursery … typically grows 15 – 20 feet tall. It features tiny, star-like, yellow flowers that appear in March before the foliage and deep green, oval leaves turn to a purple tinge in autumn. Flowers give way to tiny red berries that mature in the summer. The attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Magnolia Betty is notable for its vibrant reddish-purple blossoms and relatively small shrubby stature. It is one of the Little Girls series developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1962. Betty blooms in mid-spring about 2 to 4 weeks after the star and saucer magnolias. Members of the genus …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The bur oak is a native tree and broadly distributed throughout the Midwestern U.S. It is known to be tough … which mature annually, are easily recognized by their heavily fringed cups. Bur oaks grow in open habitats in full sun, rather than dense woods. There are nearly 500 bur oaks in the Chicago Botanic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… How do I take care of it? A. Bonsai are small specimens of regular trees or shrubs trained in pots to grow into beautiful shapes. This is an ancient horticultural art form and a number of plants are appropriate for use as bonsai. Traditionally, each bonsai is grown to a clearly defined style. In order for us to give appropriate care instructions, the plant will first need to be …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. When is the best time of year to prune my trees and shrubs? A. Pruning requirements of trees and … at the wrong time of the year. For example, oak trees ( Quercus spp.) should only be pruned in the winter months when the trees are dormant to prevent the spread of a common fungal disease … trees and shrubs. Heavier pruning should be performed when the tree is dormant, preferably in late winter before active growth begins. Trees such as maple ( Acer ) trees bleed sap heavily …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Do I need to prune my roses in spring? A. Early April, or when the forsythia begins to bloom, is a good time to assess how your roses came through the winter, and to determine what their … time, primarily to remove dead or winter-damaged wood, whether that is the tip of a cane, or in some cases, the entire cane. Following exceptionally harsh winters, it may be necessary to …
Type: Plant Info
… Lorilin Meyer is the Assistant Horticulturist for the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, the Lagoon … a wide variety of plants unique to each area. From the 5,000 tiny trees, shrubs, and flowers in the Model Railroad Garden, to the expansive blocks of colorful blooms lining the Lagoon, to … Lorilin’s previous work experience includes working as an Assistant Horticulturist, Seasonal in the Krasberg Rose and Heritage Gardens. She also volunteered in the Rose Garden for six years …
Type: Staff bio
… Seed Savers Exchange Board Director Jovan Sage is a creator, food alchemist, herbalist, grower, wellness coach, and restauranteur through her Brunswick, Georgia businesses The Farmer and the Larder and Sage’s Larder. In our guest speaker’s words, “We can all agree that good food and community go hand-in-hand.” Learn the power behind building community and connecting our cultures through the seed. …
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